I keep my eyes always
on the Lord. With Him
at my right hand, I will
not be shaken.
-Psalm 16:8

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Hello!
W

ith 2016 behind us and 2017 before us, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to take a look back at the past year
and reflect on all that God has done. 2016 has been a great year for Anointed. God
gave me the dream of creating a teen fashion magazine that would honor Him and
show His daughters their beauty in Christ. For three years I put this dream on hold while
pursuing my college degree. Then, in the fall of 2015, I started making Anointed into a reality. It began with a logo and some photos from a photo shoot I did with some friends. A few
months later it led to the publication of the first issue of Anointed on January 1, 2016.
A year later, Anointed is still going strong thanks to all of you wonderful readers, but most
importantly, thanks to Jesus. He has allowed for my wonderful business partner Rob Himmelwright and me to create a magazine that is a different fashion magazine from ones on the
market--for all the right reasons. Anointed is more than a fashion magazine: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a magazine
with Christ at the center. It is our hope that you come away from reading Anointed with a
more positive outlook and love for yourself and Christ. You, sweet reader, are beautiful and
priceless to the King of Kings.
Thank you for supporting this ministry. Please share this magazine with your friends and
continue to pray for Rob and me as we reach more girls with the message of Christ-centered,
fashion-forward.
Your sister-in-Christ,

Emilee Burroughs
Founder and Editor-in-Chief

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Flannel Fever
Wearing a classic plaid
flannel is the perfect
way to stay warm, even
on the coldest of days.

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Head Over
Heels
A knit head wrap
with a pretty beaded
design is a cute and
warm accessory.

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Top it Off
Add pizazz to your
boots with a pair of
boot socks.

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Best of the Vests
Cold weather calls for a
warm vest to change up your
outfit.

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Beating The
Winter Blues
You may have heard of “the winter blues” before and
thought that it wasn’t a real thing. But it turns out that
it is very much real and affects between 10 and 20% of
Americans, with teenagers and women being more at
risk of experiencing the winter blues (“Winter Blues/
Seasonal Affective Disorder,” Villanova University).
Shorter daylight hours, less sunlight and the end of
the holidays can affect your mood and make you feel
“blue” with symptoms like fatigue, irritability,
less energy, among others. Sunlight, melatonin
(the “sleep hormone”), serotonin (“hormone
associated with wakefulness and elevated
mood”) and Vitamin D also play a role in
your mood. Here are some helpful ways to beat the
winter blues.

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Get sunlight

Sunlight produces serotonin, a hormone that improves your mood. If you don’t get
enough sunlight, your level of serotonin can fall.
Take a walk outside or sit next to a window that lets in a lot of light to get your daily
dose of sunlight. Make sure to wear sunscreen when outside, especially during the peak
hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the UV rays are the strongest (“What are the benefits of sunlight?” Heathline.com).

Exercise regularly

There are so many benefits of exercise, such as boosting your energy, helping to
control your weight and helping your mood (“Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical
activity,” MayoClinic.org). Keep those winter blues at bay by registering for a membership
to a nearby gym or signing up for a class at your local YMCA. If treadmills and elliptical
machines aren’t your thing, many gyms offer fun classes like Zumba and yoga.
Something as simple as taking your dog for a walk in your neighborhood can make a
huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing. If it’s too cold outside for a walk or
you don’t have enough money for a gym membership, you can buy a workout DVD from
Walmart for ten bucks. Find a workout routine that you enjoy and do it a couple times a
week.

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Hang out with friends

When you’re feeling down-in-the-dumps, it’s easy to isolate yourself. But
when you do, you make yourself feel worse rather than better. Spending time
with your friends can make a huge difference in your mood. Tell your friends
how you feel so that they can be there to support you.

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Spend time with Jesus

Spending time praying and reading your Bible really does help. Christ
teaches us how to have joy in Him despite how we’re feeling. Talk to
Him about your winter blues and ask Him to give you His joy. That
being said, sometimes our feelings of sadness remain for extended
periods of time despite how much we pray. This does NOT mean that
you are a “bad” Christian or that you don’t have enough faith. It could
mean that you may need professional counseling, and there is no shame
in that. If your winter blues persist, talk to your parents and schedule
an appointment with a counselor.

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Beautiful You

Applying Scripture to Your Daily Beauty Routine
Makeup by Ann Jacobs, Mary Kay Consultant
Adapted from “A Beautiful Woman in Christ” by Julia Bettencourt, which can
be found online at JuliaBettencourt.com

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,
such as braided hair and wearing of gold jewelry and fine
clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the
unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of
great worth in God’s sight.”
-1 Peter 3:3-4

What is “true beauty”? According to our society, it’s having the perfect body,
nice hair and a pretty face. But what does God say true beauty is? According to
1 Peter 3:3-4, true beauty is found in a woman’s “gentle and quiet spirit.” Having
“a gentle and quiet spirit” means taking the time to nurture and care for your
relationship with God. Taking care of your body and skin is important, too.
Having a daily beauty routine that takes care of your skin draws parallels to
taking care of your spirit.

1. Cleanser

The first step in your beauty routine is to wash your
face to get rid of all the gunk and impurities on your skin.
Similarly, we need to cleanse ourselves of our sins. “If we
confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

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2. Moisturizer

Moisturizing your spirit means softening your heart towards
others by having compassion. “Keep yourselves in the love
of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto
eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference”
(Jude 21-22).
Find a moisturizer that works best for your skin type. For
example, if you have oily skin, look for an oil-free moisturizer
that is specially designed for your skin’s needs. Moisturize your
skin in the morning and at night for soft, radiant skin!

3. Foundation

Having a good foundation for your faith starts with reading the
Word of God daily and spending time alone with God. “For no one
can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus
Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11).
There are tons of different foundations available to choose from:
liquid, powder, cushion, BB cream and many more. Pick the one that
provides you with the level of coverage you want. If you want light
coverage, go with a BB cream. For more coverage, choose a heavier
foundation. Make sure that whichever foundation you choose has SPF
in it to keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays. Next,
apply concealer anywhere that needs extra coverage, such as under your eyes and on
top of acne. The last step is to set your foundation with translucent powder.

4. Blush

For a radiant glow, ask the Holy Spirit to shine through
you and to show His love to the people you meet. “For God,
who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light
shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of
the glory of God in the face of Christ”
(2 Corinthians 4:6).
Taking a blush brush, lightly swirl it on your blush and tap
off any excess. (You want to gradually build up your blush so
that you don’t look like a clown.) Smile and apply the blush to
the apples of your cheeks. You can also extend the blush to
your temples to highlight your cheekbones.
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5. Eye Makeup

The saying goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul.”
So take care of your eyes by protecting them from seeing
things that aren’t pleasing to God. “Let us fix our eyes on
Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the
joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame,
and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”
(Hebrews 12:2).
First apply an eyelid primer to keep your eyeshadow from creasing throughout the day.
Next, apply a lighter shade to your brow bone and a medium shade to your eyelid. Then take a
darker shade and apply it to your crease with windshield wiper movements to define the shape
of your eyes. For small eyes and hooded eyes, apply eyeliner to the bottom lash line and a light
eyeshadow to the inner corner to open up your eyes. For round eyes and bigger eyes, you can
either apply eyeliner to the top of your lash line or on the bottom waterline. (Keep in mind
that these are just suggestions and not rules. If you have small eyes and want to draw on a
cat-eye, go for it! Makeup is meant to be fun.) Next, apply mascara to your lashes.

6.L ipstick

Use your lips to praise God’s name! “Because your love
is better than life, my lips will glorify you” (Psalm 63:3).
Start by exfoliating your lips with a sugar lip scrub.
(Here’s an easy DIY lip scrub recipe: take a spoonful of
granulated sugar and mix it with a spoonful of coconut
oil. Apply it to your lips and gently scrub in a circular
motion. Simply wipe away the sugar with a tissue, and
that’s it!) Keep your lips hydrated and protected by
applying a lip balm with SPF. (A lip balm also acts as a
base for your lipstick.) Then use a lip liner to keep your
lipstick from feathering. Finish the look with a swipe of
lipstick, lip gloss, lip crayon or tinted lip balm.

“God is within her, she will not fail; God
will help her at the brink of day.”
-Psalm 46:5
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Meet the Models

Miranda Woodall

I just completed high school this past December, and I’ll
be attending Truett McConnell College in the fall to study
business. Right now, I’m working at The Walking Dead store
in Senoia, Georgia. When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking
and hanging out with my friends.
My favorite verse for this season of my life is Hebrews
13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and
forever.” Right now, I feel like my life is in a season of change.
This verse reminds me that through all of the changes in life,
I have Christ, who is forever constant.

Maggie Bryson

I’m currently attending Georgia Military College
to earn my associate’s degree. I then plan on going to
Georgia College and State University, where I will major
in middle school education. I really believe that God is
calling me to be a middle school counselor.
My favorite verse is definitely Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I
know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans
to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.’” This verse reminds me that no
matter what is happening in my life--and no matter
how crazy and uncomfortable my life feels--God is in
control. He knows what He’s doing, even if I don’t.